Shelter Island Heights NY Fire Extinguisher Inspection

A fire extinguisher is your first line of defense when it comes to protecting yourself and anyone elsefrom the dangers of a fire. In fact, these tools are so important that the law requires businesses to carrythem and have them located in easily visible and easy-to-access locations.Having a fire extinguisher isn’t enough; however: you also need to make sure that it is working properly.To do that, it should be inspected, tested, and serviced on a regular basis. That’s where M&M FireExtinguishers comes in!

How Our Fire Extinguisher Service, Inspection, and Testing Works:We use a very detailed procedure to ensure that your fire extinguishers are properly serviced, inspected,and tested. Our professionals have received extensive training and are well-versed in the testing,inspection, and servicing of all types of portable fire extinguishers. The process includes the following:

• A visual inspection. All components of your portable fire extinguishers will receive a thoroughvisual inspection. The gauges, cylinder, hoses, the instructions, and all other elements will bevisually examined to ensure that there aren’t any issues.• A physical inspection. After completing a thorough visual inspection, we’ll then conduct acomplete physical inspection of your portable fire extinguishers. This inspection will includechecking the weight, the pull pin, the seals, the hoses, the instructions, and every othercomponent.• Testing. We’ll also test the fire extinguisher to ensure that it is working properly.• Servicing. Should we find that any element isn’t working properly and is in need of repair, we’llmake sure that it is corrected.• Verification and tagging. Once the process is completed, we’ll verify the date, time, andlocation of the inspection and servicing with a clearly visible tag.Why Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Inspection, and Testing is ImportantPortable fire extinguishers are a vital tool. They can prevent a dangerous situation from becoming tragic.However, if the unit isn’t working properly, it isn’t going to be able to do the job that it is designed to do– extinguish a fire. Naturally, the most important reason to have your fire extinguishers serviced,inspected, and tested is to ensure that they are working properly. Other reasons why this is importantinclude:• Ensures compliance. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) required fire extinguishers tobe serviced, inspected and tested in accordance of the national, state, and local codes. If you donot comply with this requirement, you could receive a hefty fine.• Assists with insurance requirements. Your insurance may require you to carry fire extinguishers.By having your units serviced, inspected, and tested, you can meet the requirements that are setforth by your insurance provider.• Ensures proper use. If a fire extinguisher isn’t labeled properly, it may not be used properly. Thiscould result in serious damage. Through an inspection and servicing, labels will be assessed todetermine if they are easy to read and provide accurate instructions. If an issue exists,modifications to the instructions will be made to ensure proper use.• Verification of proper placement. Generally, fire extinguishers are required within 75 feet fromany location within a building. In commercial kitchens, they must be located within 30 feet ofequipment that’s used for cooking. We’ll make sure that your fire extinguishers are situated inthe proper location and aren’t obstructed.

Schedule Your Portable Fire Extinguisher Service, Inspection, and Testing Today!Business owners and homeowners throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs ofNew York City have been trusting M&M Fire Extinguishers to ensure that their portable fireextinguishers are working properly and are in accordance with the law for years.To make sure that you, your family, your employees, your customers, and anyone else are properlyprotected from a fire, contact M&M Fire Extinguishers to schedule your service, inspection, and testingtoday!